Crawshawbooth

Crawshawbooth is a small village located on the edge of the Pennines in England, just north of the market town of Rawtenstall, Lancashire, and south of Loveclough.

The second element, "booth", refers to a small dwelling or temporary shelter historically used by farmers or traders.

[citation needed] The topography of Crawshawbooth is characterised by rolling hills, giving rise to panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

[citation needed] The area is crisscrossed by footpaths and trails, making it a destination for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.

[citation needed] The village is also intersected by several small rivers and watercourses, including Limy Water and the Folly Clough.

Crawshaw Hall is a Grade II* listed mansion built in 1831 by John Brooks, a local calico printer and quarry owner.

His son Sir Thomas Brooks was created a baronet in 1891 and the following year raised to the peerage as Baron Crawshaw.

This stone church features a rectangular structure with a small western turret housing a single bell.

[citation needed] Crawshawbooth was also home to the See Gallery who mounted exhibitions of local nationally and internationally known artists including, amongst others, Ray Lowry, Liam Spencer and Dave Pearson.

Friends Meeting House, Crawshawbooth